[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

Do you enjoy a good sing, in great company, with excellent and good-humoured musical direction, in wonderful locations? Then this is for you! “Music Matters” was established in 2004 to provide opportunities for amateur musicians of all ages and abil...  moreDo you enjoy a good sing, in great company, with excellent and good-humoured musical direction, in wonderful locations? Then this is for you! “Music Matters” was established in 2004 to provide opportunities for amateur musicians of all ages and abilities to perform music and to learn more about it.Come and sing days/ provide opportunities for singers of all ages and abilities to learn a work or works and to develop their vocal and Choral technique.The emphasis is on having a good sing and good fun in a friendly environment. Visit our website for more details  less

The country's pioneer dancing Chorale group, the Bagong Himig Serenata offers stylized Choral singing with choreography. They are adept in creating original and new musical arrangements from their intensive training on voice ensemble performance. For more...  moreThe country's pioneer dancing Chorale group, the Bagong Himig Serenata offers stylized Choral singing with choreography. They are adept in creating original and new musical arrangements from their intensive training on voice ensemble performance. For more than fifty years, the group have had produced notable conductors, Choral and solo singers.  

Some reactions to our April 2nd and 3rd Concerts with Slavyanka choir. (April 2 and 3, 2011) www.slavicChorale.org

Recorded at a Concert to mark the fifth anniversary.

ACGC Rwanda2022 Africa Unity Concert 3 at Cathedral Notre Dame de Fatima Ruhengeri Trim

From our August 11 ,2013, Concert, "From Darkness Into Light"

Recorded live at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois on March 3, 2012. he Marion Consort, under the artistic direction of Amy Bearden, is an a cappella ensemble specializing in the Choral music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque...  moreRecorded live at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois on March 3, 2012. he Marion Consort, under the artistic direction of Amy Bearden, is an a cappella ensemble specializing in the Choral music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. Since forming in November of 2010, The Marion Consort have performed in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Arlington Heights. This past August, they had the privilege of performing at the Chicago Cultural Center as part of the Classical Music Mondays series. Their mission is to present performances for various audiences with music by well known composers, while also exploring the works of lesser known composers. The Marion Consort can divide into duos, trios, octets, etc. for a well-rounded and blended performance. Check out our facebook page for more live recordings! www.facebook.com/themarionconsort  less

Founded in 1962, the A Cappella Choir continues the tradition of Choral excellence built by Dr. Edgar J. Thompson. The 40-80 member A Cappella Choir offers freshman and sophomore singers the opportunity to perform works for larger choirs and to fine-tune ...  moreFounded in 1962, the A Cappella Choir continues the tradition of Choral excellence built by Dr. Edgar J. Thompson. The 40-80 member A Cappella Choir offers freshman and sophomore singers the opportunity to perform works for larger choirs and to fine-tune the art of Choral singing through exposure to music from the Renaissance through the 21st century. In daily rehearsals, choir members hone musicianship skills such as rhythm, sight-reading and the understanding of complex scores. They develop an understanding of the intricacies of vocal production, including pitch and how to blend individual voices together into a unified, bEautiful sound. Finally, members learn how to sing in an ensemble and to successfully meld as a team. The choir frequently performs with other School of Music ensembles, including the Utah Philharmonia orchestra, the Wind Ensemble, the Chamber Choir and Women’s Chorus. A Cappella Choir members leave with the solid Choral music foundation that has distinguished the University of Utah thr...    less

A part of the choir's performance at 42nd Croatian Choral Assembly held in October 2009 in Novigrad.